Singh D S Kler S S Walia (4 results)

Condition: New. pp. 605.

Condition: New. pp. 605.

Condition: New. pp. 605.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Contents Preface 1 History of agriculture and role of agronomy 2 Tillage practices 3 Nutrient elements for plant growth 4 Weeds and their management 5 Irrigation management 6 Crop physiology 7 Crop ecology 8 Cultivation practices of important field crops 9 Integrated farming system 10 Role of organic farming in agriculture 11 Importance and scope of medicinal aromatic spice and plantation crops List of important weeds References The book covers very comprehensive information on history of agriculture role of agronomy with other disciplines of agriculture tillage practices nutrient elements for plant growth weeds and their management irrigation management crop physiology crop physiology crop ecology and integrated farming system Detailed information on history and origin improved varieties date of sowing method of sowing seed rte methods of weed control irrigation requirements and plant protection techniques for important field crops viz cereals rice wheat maize barley sorghum pearlmillet oats oilseeds groundnut reapeseed and mustard linseed niger sesame sunflower safflower castor pulsus chickpea lentil field pea pigeon pea green gram black gram soyabean cowpea sugar crops sugarcane sugarbeet and fiber crops cotton jute sunhemp mesta ramie has been given Benefits and major limitations of organic farming production and demand of organic products different biopesticides and biofertilizers and nutrient management for organically grown crops have been given Also information on cultivation practices for important medicinal aromatic spice crops as well as plantation crops along with their usesmedicinal values has been provided This book will be very helpful for BSc Agriculture students throughout the country as it covers nearby the entire syllabus for agronomy courses framed by ICAR as suggested by Fourth Dean?s Committee 606 pp.